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If you want to find good leaders in your church, you need to look for marshmallows. <\/p>\nIf you want to find good leaders in your church, you need to look for marshmallows. <\/p>\n
No, not people who are puffed up and white. We have enough of those already… <\/p>\n
Instead, look for six other good leadership qualities which leaders have in common with marshmallows.<\/p>\n
Marshmallows can make bad things taste good (Marshmallow Yams) and good things better (Ever eat a Fluffer Nutter?). <\/p>\n
Similarly, good leaders are enjoyable to be around. They will be people of grace, kindness, tenderness, and compassion.<\/p>\n
Rice Crispy Treats would be just a bowl of cereal without the marshmallows. And have you ever tried to get melted marshmallow out of your hair? <\/p>\n
Good leaders bring people together and bind them around a common purpose or goal.<\/p>\n
Ever try to sink a marshmallow? It can\u2019t be done. <\/p>\n
People naturally follow good leaders and good leaders naturally lead. In your church, who do people look to for solutions? Who do they go to for answers and advice? Who do they turn to for comfort and safety?<\/p>\n
Marshmallows are not only good for eating, they can also be used to generate laughs (Chubby Bunny anyone?) and for endless holiday crafts. <\/p>\n
Similarly, good leaders are flexible enough to work in a variety of situations and flow effortlessly from one role to another.<\/p>\n
A good church leader storms the gates of hell. They make friends at the fringes and take risks where they might get burned or come home smelling like smoke.<\/p>\n
Good leaders learn best in the forge. If they can stand the heat, they will increase their leadership skills, expand their sphere of influence, and become great leaders.<\/p>\n
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